Shawna
Peaked at #139 nationally in 1977, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1941, Shawna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Shawna — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#139
in 1977
Current rank
#6103
in 2024
Years tracked
83
1941–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1941, Shawna reached its peak popularity for girls in 1977, ranking #139 nationally with 2,082 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3703 (2014) to #6103 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Shawna ranks #6103 nationally for girls, with 20 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,103 | 20 |
| 2023 | #5,712 | 22 |
| 2022 | #7,580 | 15 |
| 2021 | #6,135 | 20 |
| 2020 | #4,529 | 30 |
| 2019 | #4,884 | 28 |
| 2018 | #5,126 | 26 |
| 2017 | #4,791 | 29 |
Shawna — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3529
in 1974
Last ranked
#9294
in 1990
Years tracked
15
1970–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Shawna reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #3529 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Shawna hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1990, when it stood at #9294.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #9,294 | 5 |
| 1986 | #7,660 | 5 |
| 1984 | #5,485 | 7 |
| 1983 | #7,171 | 5 |
| 1982 | #4,931 | 8 |
| 1981 | #5,404 | 7 |
| 1980 | #7,136 | 5 |
| 1979 | #4,788 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Shawna most popular?
Shawna was most popular in 1977, when it ranked #139 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shawna becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shawna?
At least 45,627 babies have been recorded with the name Shawna in the US since 1941, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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